Review 1 of 2

Matt1990 writes:

3of 5 Stars

A good album when put into context.
However if you knew nothing of their lives and listened to the music from an ingorant standpoint you can see that the album is decent...nothing special. In my opinion not a necesary buy.

Jun 24, 2008 10:38:26

Review 2 of 2

timeforheroes writes:

5of 5 Stars

One of my favorite records...
If you know just a little bit about Pete Doherty's history, you will be amazed by the lyrics.
This is NOT ordinary fictional punk lyrics.
Being from the lower middle class in Brixton (London), both Barat and Doherty have lived on the streets for months, used drugs as a normal part of their everyday life and have even, to earn the rent, been prostitutes.
Describing Doherty's chaotic habits on on "Music When The Lights Go Out", the band's view on the pathetic hard-working human on "Arbeit Macht Frei", the overall impression on the start of a right career ("The Ha Ha Wall").
The tracks with the most nerve are songs like; "Can't Stand Me Now" and "What Became Of The Likely Lads" describing the situation between Barat and Doherty who know the end is near.
the album is overall amazing...

Nov 30, 2007 05:13:46